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MIG1_10_LS
District of residence 10 years ago, Lesothos; consistent boundaries, GIS
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      class Mig1_10_ls : public Editor {

public:
  Mig1_10_ls(VarPointer varInfo) : Editor(varInfo) {}
  void edit() {

    long a = getRecoded();
    switch (dataSet) {
    case dataset_id::ls1996a: {
      if (LS1996A_0411() == 11 || LS1996A_0411() == 12)
        a = GEO1_LS(0);
    } break;
    case dataset_id::ls2006a: {
      if (LS2006A_0416() == 11 || LS2006A_0416() == 12)
        a = GEO1_LS(0);
    } break;
    }

    setData(a);
  }
};

Description

MIG1_10_LS indicates the person's district of residence in Lesotho 10 years ago. Migration district codes from MIG1_10_LS are compatible with codes from GEO1_LS.

Click on the Source Variables tab for information on place of residence for each sample year. Source variables may contain more geographic unit detail but are not suitable for cross-temporal comparison.

Comparability — General

There are no comparability issues.

Universe

  • Lesotho 1996: Persons age 10+
  • Lesotho 2006: Persons age 10+

Availability

  • Lesotho: 1996, 2006